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Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic

Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic tractor
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The Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic is a 1961 garden tractor with a 7 hp Kohler K161 277cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. It features a 12-speed belt-driven CVT Versa-gear transmission with 12 forward and 2 reverse speeds, manual recoil start, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.5 inches, weighs 500 lbs, and uses 4.00x8 front tires and 6-12 rear tires. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade, and 32" front-mount snowblower.
Bolens 233Ride-A-Maticgarden tractorKohler K161 engine7 hp12-speed CVTlawn tractor1961
Power7 hp
Founded38" deck
Model233

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic

Power

Power:7.0 hp

Tires

Rear tire:6-12
Front tire:4.00x8

Engine

Power:7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:manual recoil
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:2.875x2.50 inches (73 x 64 mm)
Displacement:277 cc (16.94 ci)
Engine Detail:Kohler K161
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:31 inches (78 cm)
Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:61.5 inches (156 cm)
Wheelbase:41.5 inches (105 cm)
Rear tread:31 inches (78 cm)
Front tread:31 inches (78 cm)
Shipping weight:500 lbs (226 kg)
Ground clearance:9 inches (22 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station.

Production

Variants:233 recoil start, 234 electric start
Manufacturer:Bolens
Original price:$548 (1961 233 )

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
42" Blade:Bolens, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
32" Snowblower:Bolens, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm)
38" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount Bolens, 2-blade, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven CVT
Gears:12 forward and 2 reverse
Description:Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Two-speed range shift.
Transmission:Versa-gear

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